The Uncharted Series Omnibus by Keely Brooke Keith

Author:Keely Brooke Keith [Keith, Keely Brooke]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Books & Bibles, Literature & Fiction, romance, Mystery & Suspense, Western & Frontier, Anthologies, Clean & Wholesome, Religious & Inspirational Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Fiction, Collections & Anthologies, Inspirational
Amazon: B01D7RNNDS
Publisher: Edenbrooke Press
Published: 2016-03-23T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Levi opened the back door of the Fosters’ farmhouse and held it as Everett walked Mandy inside. Roseanna gasped with startled delight and dropped a jar of pickled beets on the kitchen floor. She rushed past the puddle of purple juice, soggy roots, and broken glass to get to her daughter. Levi took care of the mess while Roseanna wept joyfully over Mandy’s return. As Roseanna escorted Mandy to her bedroom, Everett ran to the barn to tell Samuel the good news, and Connor took the wagon to get Lydia.

Levi listened to the muffled sounds of Mandy and Roseanna’s tearful reunion as he scooped the glass and beets from the kitchen floor with a tea towel. He dropped the sticky mess into the rubbish bin then looked up as the back door banged open and Samuel dashed by. Everett walked in the house after his father and coolly closed the door. Its latch made a sharp click against the strike plate. Everett went to the kitchen sink and filled a glass with water. Then he sat at the table and put his feet on the chair across from him. He looked pleased with himself, and his pride was well deserved.

Levi wiped the floor and rinsed the beet juice from his fingertips. He dried his hands on his trousers as he stepped to the table and pulled out a chair. As he sat, Lydia burst through the Fosters’ front door. She held her medical bag and panted as she glanced at Levi. He rose and pointed to the hallway. She disappeared into the corridor without saying a word.

Connor, John, and Bethany hurried into the house after Lydia. Levi met them near the front door. Bethany clasped her arms around him then let go and moved directly to Everett in the kitchen. Levi watched as Everett stood and embraced her. Their friendship appeared to be intimate but if there were more, it remained unsaid. After witnessing Everett’s behavior—searching and caring for Mandy—Levi would gladly bless a union between Everett and Bethany.

John put his hand on Levi’s shoulder. “I am proud of you, son. Connor gave me the details on the way here.” Levi nodded at his father.

Samuel stepped out of Mandy’s bedroom. Silence blanketed the room as he came from the hallway. He raised both palms. “Doctor Bradshaw sent me out of the room—she said she cannot hear Mandy’s heartbeat with me blubbering.” Samuel gave a small smile; his eyes were happy but red from crying. He stuck out his hand to Levi. “I can’t thank you enough. She told us how you found her.” He shook Levi’s hand then yanked him into a hug and patted his back heartily.

When Samuel released Levi, he reached for Connor. “You brought my daughter home. Thank you!” He turned to the kitchen table. “And Everett! You have proven yourself valiant, son.” Samuel continued his jovial commendations as he walked to the kitchen.

The men followed Samuel and he gestured for them to sit at the table.

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